Y. Ibrahimaj stats
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Y. Ibrahimaj
LillestrømMidfielderBefore the next match
Lillestrøm v Real Sociedad, Thursday
What Real Sociedad allow defensive midfielders
Position stats1 appearances at CDM against Real Sociedad in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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Odds OutliersY. Ibrahimaj 2026 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Y. Ibrahimaj has appeared in 22 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,736 minutes at an average rating of 6.61. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien midfielders.
Attacking stats
Y. Ibrahimaj has taken 21 shots with 1 on target (5% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 83 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.7 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Y. Ibrahimaj has 2 assists and 30 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 64 minutes. Y. Ibrahimaj has set up 32 shots for teammates, worth 3.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 50th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Y. Ibrahimaj has completed 879 of 1008 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 16 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Y. Ibrahimaj completes 10 dribbles at a 59% success rate and wins 48 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
Y. Ibrahimaj makes 23 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 41 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Y. Ibrahimaj has committed 23 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly defensive midfielder (14 appearances), also at right central midfielder (4) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Lillestrøm squad
L. Alperud
21 yrs#7
F. Gulbrandsen
34 yrs#8
T. Lehne Olsen35 yrs#10G. Nordh26 yrs#15
C. Jebara23 yrs#19
F. Vá
28 yrs#20
D. Joshua Bassi Jakobsen21 yrs#22S. Akanji
#25
G. Nyheim20 yrs#14H. Melland21 yrs#16
E. Kitolano29 yrs#17
K. Krygård26 yrs#18
F. Ottosson30 yrs#21Y. Ibrahimaj30 yrs#29
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5.00 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 10 | 824 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 6 | 7.32 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chance Liga | 10 | 761 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 7.02 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 24 | 1,991 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 30 | 7.02 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 29 | 2,258 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 54 | 6.95 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 292 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.61 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 30 | 2,240 | 4 | 9 | 55 | 31 | 7.18 |
About Y. Ibrahimaj
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Y. Ibrahimaj has scored 2 assists across 22 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1736 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Y. Ibrahimaj has attempted 21 shots with 1 on target, a 5% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.74 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Y. Ibrahimaj has created 27 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (59% success rate). Y. Ibrahimaj has contributed 30 key passes and 62 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Y. Ibrahimaj has registered 23 tackles (15 won), 29 interceptions, and 41 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 879 from 1008 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Y. Ibrahimaj has won 48 of 99 total duels.
Discipline
Y. Ibrahimaj has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 9.
About Y. Ibrahimaj
Y. Ibrahimaj is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. Y. Ibrahimaj is left-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 24 December 1995.
Most recent appearance
Y. Ibrahimaj's most recent match was away at Sandefjord on November 9th. Lillestrøm won 0-2. Y. Ibrahimaj played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
- November 9th0-2 winatSandefjord(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- November 3rd1-1 drawatSparta Praha(90 mins, rating 7.04)
- December 12th2-2 drawvsMolde(3 mins, rating 0)
- March 12th3-0 lossatViking(14 mins, rating 6.51)
- June 8th1-2 lossvsTorreense(60 mins, rating 6.45)
Next fixture
Y. Ibrahimaj and Lillestrøm are next in action on April 6th against Real Sociedad in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Real Sociedad match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
Y. Ibrahimaj currently plays alongside Frederik Elkær, Gustav Nyheim, Camil Jebara, Espen Garnås, Y. Ibrahimaj, Felix Vá, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Linus Alperud, Daniel Joshua Bassi Jakobsen, Seun Akanji, Stian Kristiansen, Lars Ranger, Eric Kitolano, Yaw Paintsil, Gustav Nordh, Kevin Krygård, Ruben Gabrielsen, Sander Moen Foss, Filip Ottosson, Sturla Ottesen, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Stefan Hagerup, Henrik Melland and Pontus Dahlberg at Lillestrøm.